2004 Lexus RX330 power train problems
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Lexus RX330 — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“As of 3/18/2016 I purchased an new radiator for a total of $945 at mcgrath lexus dealership in chicago on division st because the old radiator was leaking. As of 3/31/2017 the new radiator is now leaking and the car would not start because the car was over heating. As of 4/1/2017 the timing belt…”
filed Apr 2, 2017
“My steering started getting stiff and making a grinding sound without warning. It would then disappear after driving for about 5 minutes. I noticed this seems to be a common problem with the vehicle at the 90,000 mark. I bought a lexus because I thought the vehicle would be solid but it seems like…”
filed Jul 23, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to…
L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to…
L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 5, 2020
Power Train problems in other RX330 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 RX330 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 RX330 | 18 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Lexus RX330
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.